May 12th, 2026, Laramie, Wyoming - City Government Live Stream

The Laramie, Wyoming City Government held a special meeting and work session on May 12, 2026, focusing primarily on budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement-related topics included budget requests for the Fire Department, Police Department, Community and Economic Development, Information Technology, and Human Resources. The Fire Department requested funding for firefighter overhires, clerical assistance, an inspector position, personal protective equipment, and apparatus bids, noting challenges with staffing and equipment costs. The Police Department proposed adding two positions, including a school resource officer funded partially by Biotech, and a K9 unit supported by opioid settlement funds, along with a capital request for a new cloud-based dispatch system. Community and Economic Development highlighted limited capital projects but emphasized staffing and operational needs. The IT department requested a two-year position to improve software support and training, along with modest increases for vendor price hikes. Human Resources discussed recruitment challenges and the importance of competitive wages and succession planning. Council members expressed concerns about the growth of city government relative to population growth and emphasized careful budget scrutiny. Several motions related to travel approval and procedural rules were passed during the meeting.